Chess960 tactic on b8 (b5)
c9-15615Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Qxb8+ Kh7 28. Bxe5 f6 29. Bxf6 a6 30. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then Bxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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